Dr. Wilford S. Bailey, a veterinary parasitologist, held a 50-year continuous faculty appointment at Auburn University after receiving his veterinary degree in 1942. He served in positions ranging from instructor to university president. 
The Awards Committee of the Alumni Advisory Council is seeking nominations for the 2010 Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumnus Awards.

The committee meets in April during Annual Conference to review nominations and select deserving recipients in recognition of their outstanding achievements to the veterinary profession. The recipients are to be honored May 11, 2010, during the college's commencement ceremony.

Nominees

There are three areas of eligibility for the Alumni Awards:

1. Practice
2. Teaching
3. Research and Public Policy (including service in government, industry, and the military, etc.)

The candidate must be a living alumnus of Auburn's College of Veterinary Medicine. This includes not only those who obtained professional degrees, but also those who received graduate degrees.

The nominee should be known for his or her accomplishments in veterinary medicine and/or have made an outstanding contribution to his or her community and the advancement of human welfare.

Documentation is an important aspect of the nomination process. To nominate an alumnus for this award, submit the following information to:

Dr. Sam Cartner
Awards Committee Chair
Alumni Advisory Council
104 Greene Hall
Auburn, AL 36849-5517

All documentation must be received by March 15, 2010, or the nomination will be deemed unacceptable.

• Nominee
• Class year
• Current address
• Daytime Phone
• Curriculum Vitae of the Candidate that includes
• Educational or professional training
• Current professional activity
• Professional and educational organizations
• Participation in civic and community or other organizations
• Honorary societies and/or special awards
• Two Letters of Support
• Reason You Believe the Nominee is a Distinguished Alumnus
• Name, Address, and Phone Number of the Person Submitting the Nomination